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ElderHealth Northwest
ElderHealth Northwest is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for frail elders and people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. We respect the dignity of our participants and provide for them with care and compassion. We are committed, through our program of health and social services, to the independence and well-being of all participants and to providing respite for caregivers.
Description:
ElderHealth has four adult day health centers in King county that operate 9:00am - 2:00pm on weekdays with one location open for weekend services. We offer nursing, occupational therapy, case management and a variety of activities designed to keep people functioning at the highest possible level. These activities include arts and crafts, bingo, fun physical activities, music, dance, activities to stimulate the brain, and many more. Our adult day centers are small communities, where our staff members, volunteers and our participants feel a genuine affection for one another. Our supported living homes are an alternative to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities; our residents and staff together turn a house into a home.
A special program within each site is designed for those with dementia.
History:
ElderHealth is a pioneer in adult day health, having been in existence since 1976. It has continually grown throughout the years and now serves over 700 participants a year.
A new program for younger adults who have acquired brain injury began in Sept 2002.
In 2004 we opened two supported living homes in Capitol Hill and Columbia City neighborhoods.
Contact person: Ginger Seybold, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: 206 224-3779
Address:
Web Site: http://www.elderhealth.org
Directions:
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Our First Hill adult day health center and administrative offices are located across from Harborview Hospital. From I-5 go east on James Street 3 blocks and turn right on 9th Ave and then right on Jefferson St. We are the. . . (more)
Nearest Bus Stop: 3/4, 1 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Liability |
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Yes
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| Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers? |
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No
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| Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18? |
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Yes
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| Last updated on October 21, 2009 |
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